Item Description: Hodder And Stoughton, 1955. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1955. Hardcover. Book Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG+. First Edition. 8vo. Original blue cloth with gilt lettering. In slightly chipped dustjacket, not price-clipped, clean & bright, a few scattered spots; 224 pp, 31 plates including 9 maps, 68 B&W photos and 14 other illustrations. Double-Signed: 'E.P. Hillary' and 'George Lowe' on half-title page. Everest classic covers the 1951 reconnaissance and 1953 1st ascent from the viewpoint of Ed Hillary, who climbed it with Tensing Norgay in 1953. Hillary's first book, highly collectible in near fine condition, this first edition signed by Kiwis Ed Hillary and George Lowe. Lowe was a longtime climbing partner with Hillary and was an integral part of the 1953 British success, putting in most of the route on the Lhotse Face to the South Col. Signed by Author(s). Bookseller Inventory # 000038

Item Description: Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1955. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. 8vo. Stated First Printing, SIGNED by author Edmund Hillary in Very Good+ condition, shows light foxing of page edges, the Good+ dust jacket shows a couple of small, closed tears and chips along the edges. A very handsome collectible of this true first edition; In 1953, when he was thirty-three years old, Edmund Hillary became the first man to stand at the summit of Mount Everest. High Adventure is Hillary's definitive and entertaining memoir of his Himalayan quest, it takes us step-by-step up the slopes of Everest, describing vividly and in great detail the agonizing climb that he and Tenzing Norgay embarked upon, the perils they faced, and the dramatic final ascent that forever secured them a place of honor in the annals of human exploration First Edition; First Printing; Signed by Author. Bookseller Inventory # 11878

Item Description: Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1955. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hillary's first book and climbing autobiography, recounting his 1953 Everest expedition. Hillary and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal became the first humans to conquer Everest on this journey. This book was purchased in New Zealand in 2014 and is signed by Sir Edmund Hillary on the half-title page. Crossed-out inscription from a previous owner on the pastedown, and slight tearing on the dust jacket. Signed by Author(s). Bookseller Inventory # 000029

Item Description: London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1955. 1st Edition. Subjects; Everest, Mount (China and Nepal). Mount Everest Expedition, 1951-1953. Summary; Everest: forbidding, exhilarating, unconquerable. All courageous attempts by man to reach its summit by heading up the northern side from Tibet had failed. The southern approach through Nepal had never before been climbed, due to its impossibly steep ice-covered slopes and the country's policies. But in 1951 Edmund Hillary joined an expedition to find a new route up Everest from the south, which led to a new chapter in mountaineering history. The climbers' determination, endurance and battle against the elements culminated with their famous climb in 1953 as they finally reached the summit of this formidable mountain. This is Hillary's own account of the treacherous and breathtaking journeys. SIGNED by the author. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. 1 Kg. 224 pp. Bookseller Inventory # 224665

Item Description: E. P. Dutton & Co., New York, 1955. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. FIRST PRINTING of the USA First Edition. Original tan cloth spine, blue cloth boards, gilt lettering spine. SIGNED by the author, "Ed Hillary", on the title page. Also signed on the title page by George Lowe. Lowe was Hillary's rope-mate on many climbs (before & after Everest) and he was the 1953 Everest team member who led the carry to the highest camp above the South Col in support of the summit climb. Other than the author, George Lowe has a bigger role in this book than any other climber. Hillary dedicated this book to George Lowe (and 3 other climbers). CONDITION: Book is in very good condition with some light soiling on the covers (see photo), some foxing on the blank side of the frontispiece otherwise no foxing in the book, some browning on the title page where a newspaper clipping had been loosely stored, very tips corners slightly rubbed (= a little loss of coloring), no previous owner name or marks or writing on any pages, tight binding, clean, 100% complete. Original dust jacket is present: tiny chipping at very tips of corners and spine corners, 1cm tear lower rear, clean, price-clipped flap corner. This first USA edition is the same as the first UK edition other than the frontis photo, dust jacket design, and binding covers all of which are completely different from those of the UK edition. Signed first USA editions are considerably less common than signed first UK editions of this book. Book measures 219mm tall x 140mm, and has same contents as UK/NZ edition but frontispiece portrait is different & in b/w, 256 pages, 68 b/w photos, 7 maps, nice sketches. PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED. Signed by Author(s). Bookseller Inventory # 000975

Item Description: London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1955. 1st Edition. Subjects; Everest, Mount (China and Nepal). Mount Everest Expedition, 1951-1953. SummaryEverest: forbidding, exhilarating, unconquerable. All courageous attempts by man to reach its summit by heading up the northern side from Tibet had failed. The southern approach through Nepal had never before been climbed, due to its impossibly steep ice-covered slopes and the country's policies. But in 1951 Edmund Hillary joined an expedition to find a new route up Everest from the south, which led to a new chapter in mountaineering history. The climbers' determination, endurance and battle against the elements culminated with their famous climb in 1953 as they finally reached the summit of this formidable mountain. This is Hillary's own account of the treacherous and breathtaking journeys. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. 1 Kg. 224 pp. Bookseller Inventory # 224665

Item Description: E. P. Dutton, New York, 1955. Hardcover. First U.S. edition. Hardcover. First U.S. edition. A very good book in a very good dust jacket. Some bumping to the corners of the book. Minor edge wear to the jacket and light soiling to the rear panel. Stated first printing with price of $4.50 on the front flap. Contains 68 black and white photos and seven maps as well as several nice sketches. This is Sir Edmund Hillary's account of his historic ascent of Mount Everest in 1953. A very clean copy of this important mountaineering book. Laid into the book is a 25th anniversary first day cover that is postmarked in Namche Bazar. It is dated May 29, 1978 in the original envelope with souvenir medal, certificate of authenticity (dated June 1, 1978) and commemorative leaflet in French. It is signed Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the Napalese sherpa who was with Hillary on the final ascent to the summit of Everest. Signed by the author. Bookseller Inventory # 27758

Item Description: Easton Press, USA, 2003. Full-Leather. Book Condition: New. No Jacket. Djurkovic, George (illustrator). First Easton Press Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Easton Press Edition in relation to "special contents" and SIGNED COLLECTOR'S EDITION. Comes with Easton Press Certificate of Authenticity (re hand signed signature etc.) and a Note about High Adventure and the author Sir Edmund Hillary. Bound in premium leather, accented with 22kt gold and sporting raised hubs. Printed on archival-quality, acid-neutral paper that will not brittle or yellow with age. The page ends are gilded along all three exposed edges to protect the pages from humidity and dust. The endleaves are of long-lasting morie fabric. Contains a satin-ribbon page marker. NO ADDITIONAL STANDARD (ECONOMY) SHIPPING REQUIRED. 4056.8LBX109N134EA860G/HG. Signed by Author. Private Press. Bookseller Inventory # 004056

Item Description: Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1955. Hardcovers. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. First edition, first prnt. Signed by Hillary (as "E.P. Hillary') on the half-title page. Color frontis. Black and white photographs. Maps by A. Spark. Drawings by George Djurkouic. Slight spinecocking, few text pages with creased corners; dustjacket with wear and chips at spine ends and corners, one and half-inch tear on front panel, creases on rear panel topedge. Tight, clean copy in Very Good condition in a Good dustjacket with an archival cover. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Bookseller Inventory # 120935

Item Description: Easton Press, Norwalk Connecticut, 2003. Full-Leather. Book Condition: New. 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition. This is the 50th anniversary edition of Sir Edmund Hillary's, and his sherpa Tenzing Norgay, stepping onto the "roof of the world" and securing a place in the annals of human exploration. The work is the definitive memoir of Hillary's Himalayan quest. High Adventure is a mountaineering classic that continues to captivate generations of readers. The book comes with a Easton Press Certification of Authenticity signed by Sir Edmund Hillary in late 2002 and witnessed. It also includes a note about the volume and its author. This work was originally acquired from Easton Press and opened to make sure it was signed and not the one that was missed! The book was immediately placed in a clear archival quality cover. The work has all the outstanding Easton Press features including, but not limited to, luxurious leather bindings, precious 22kt gold accents, gilded page ends, sewn pages and heavy-duty binder's boards, moire' endsheets and satin-ribbon markers. A very nice signed copy. Signed By the Author. Bookseller Inventory # 0005423

Item Description: Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1955. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First edition, stated first printing [1955], signed by the author [Ed Hillary] on the title page. Hillary's life as a mountain climber, illustrated with maps, photographs and sketches, color frontis. Blue cloth with first issue dustjacket, without the Daily Mail blurb on the front flap. Covers have light edgewear and finger soil, good hinges, firm text block, clean pages with no names or other markings.The mylar protected dustjacket is not priceclipped and has some some overall rubbing and age- toning, shallow chipping to the spine ends (lettering intact), additional edgewear and one inch closed tear to the lower front edge, old tape repairs to reverse side. Signed by the Author. Bookseller Inventory # 033648

Item Description: the cold. frontis. of Hillary at 27,500 feet looking up towards the summit of Everest. photograph by George Lowe. Signed by the author 'E. P. Hillary'. An early signature on the original front free endpaper. now in mount ready to frame. Bookseller Inventory # 115806

Item Description: Easton Press. Full-Leather. Book Condition: New. Signed Limited Edition. This book is part of Easton Press signed edition collection. The book has never been opened, still sealed as when it arrived from the publisher. Signed by Sir Edmund Hillary on a special page prepared for that purpose. Full leather binding with gilt lettering and decoration, silk end papers, gilt page edges and marker ribbon. Still in publisher's box, never been opened. Signed by Author. Bookseller Inventory # 009170

Item Description: Hodder and Stoughton., London, 1955. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First Edition:First Printing:Book Condition:A Very Good copy, very gently bumped top and bottom of the spine, page edges very gently toned, signed by the author to the half title page without dedication, internally very clean and bright, tight binding.Dustjacket Condition:Very good, very gently rubbed and chipped top and bottom of the spine, corners gently rubbed, retains original publishers price. Signed by Author(s). Bookseller Inventory # 002669

Item Description: Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1955. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Blue cloth titled in gilt on spine, colour frontis, b&w illstns. SIGNED BY EDMUND HILLARY ON THE TITLE PAGE. Tight and square, faded at the spine, very slightly tilted, a small ownership name in the front endpaper. The dust jacket is a colour facsimile of a very good intact original, protected in a fitted clear film sleeve. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Hardback. Bookseller Inventory # 020622

Item Description: Easton Press, Norwalk Connecticut, 2003. Full-Leather. Book Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: None. Bound in premium leather, accented with 22kt gold. Printed on archival-quality, acid-neutral paper conforming to all guidelines for permanence and durability established by the Council of Library Resources and the American National Standards Institute. Accompanied by a note about High Adventure and the author, the late Sir Edmund Hillary from Easton Press. (Signed Collector's Edition.) Also accompanied by Easton Press Certificate of Authenticity signed by E. P. Hillary and dated 24 Nov. 2002 and witnessed on the same date. This is a 50th anniversary edition. Satin-ribbon page marker. Page ends gilded along all three edges to protect pages. A beautiful collector's signed edition. Bookseller Inventory # 001008

Item Description: Hodder & Stoughton. (Subject: Political & Biographies - General) Signed on pre-title page by Edmund Hillary (E P Hillary)There is also a gift dedication to a previous owner from a relative. Piece missing from front dustjacket with small tears on spine and back. Book has been well used but text is clean and unmarked. The climbing autobiography of Sir Edmund Hillary with Everest 1953 as its climax - an engaging personal record of his own part in expeditions since he scrambled to the summit of his first peak. (Published: 1955) (Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton) (Pagination: 222pp illustrations) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX. Bookseller Inventory # 36838-01

Item Description: Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1955. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Blue hard cover with gilt titles on spine. Contents are tight. There is a dedication to previous owner, dated 1955, on front e/p. Signed E.P Hillary on pre-title page along with To Graeme. There is heavy foxing to page edges which has bled onto the edges of the pages. Also some age discolouration and scattered foxing to prelims and e/p's. The dust jacket has darkened spine, scattered foxing and some chipping to corners and spine ends. It is not price clipped. The climbing autobiography of Edmund Hillary with Everest 1953 as its climax. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Bookseller Inventory # 25629

Item Description: Easton Press, Norwalk, CT, 2002. Full-Leather. Book Condition: As New. Signed Edition; Signed by Author. 8vo. A special Limited Edition, SIGNED by author Edmund Hillary. A wonderful scarce book in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; In 1953, when he was thirty-three years old, Edmund Hillary became the first man to stand at the summit of Mount Everest. High Adventure is Hillary's definitive and entertaining memoir of his Himalayan quest, it takes us step-by-step up the slopes of Everest, describing vividly and in great detail the agonizing climb that he and Tenzing Norgay embarked upon, the perils they faced, and the dramatic final ascent that forever secured them a place of honor in the annals of human exploration. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather, silk moiré end leaves, distinctive cover design, raised bands, accented in real 22KT gold, satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, long-lasting, high quality acid-neutral paper, sewn pages for strength and durability. Bookseller Inventory # 13977